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The castle and town, established by King Edward I of England in 1283, acted as the administrative center of north Wales, and as a result the defenses were built on a grand scale. Did you know that Wales has more than 600 castles? That’s more per square mile than anywhere else in the world. I’m a certified Visit Wales Pro. I’d love to help you plan your trip to explore this castle in Wales! #beyondtheopendoortravel #visitwales #caernarfoncastle | Beyond the Open Door Travel

Caernarfon Castle is a massive medieval fortress located in Caernarfon, northwest Wales. Built by King Edward I of England beginning in 1283, it was part of his “iron ring” of castles designed to establish English control over Wales. Unlike many purely military castles, Caernarfon was also intended to impress; its polygonal towers, banded stonework, and imposing walls were inspired in part by the fortified cities of the Byzantine Empire. The castle sits strategically on the banks of the River Se

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